The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE launched in January 2022 in Exynos 2100 and Snapdragon 888 variants. As usual, Samsung split these variants across distinct markets. The US got the variant with the Snapdragon 888, while India received the Exynos 2100 option. Now, almost two years later, Samsung will bring the Snapdragon 888 variant to India.
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE offers a decent balance of specs, features, and price. It’s also good because of the long-term software support Samsung offers. It will get four major Android updates and five years of security patches. For Indian consumers, however, the Exynos 2100 was the only weak aspect of the phone. Now, that will change as the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with the Snapdragon 888 will reach the market.
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Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with Snapdragon 888 will reach India with INR 49,999 ($610) price tag
The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE with Snapdragon 888 and 8GB/256GB will arrive with INR 49,999 ($610) price tag. The phone will launch in India within the next 10 days, which means anytime between July 1 and July 10. The base model storage has been upgraded from 128 GB to 256 GB. Other specs are the same: A triple-camera setup with a 12 MP main camera with OIS, a 12 MP ultrawide shooter, and an 8 MP telephoto camera with OIS and 3x optical zoom. The device will draw power from a 4,500 mAh battery with 25W charging. It boasts an under-screen optical fingerprint scanner and has a 6.4-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED Infinity-O Flat Display. To celebrate the launch, Samsung will introduce a new Navy Blue Color. The phone will launch with updated Android 13 and One UI 5.1.
The variant with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 has a number of advantages over the Exynos 2100 unit that has been available since 2022. The Snapdragon 888 performs better and has better thermal management which results in more efficiency. It also has better support for 5G networks, and apps will run better on it thanks to its open architecture.
